Provincial News Archives

Manitoba Hydro has announced that Manitobans can now track progress restoring power to communities affected by wildfires on the corporation’s website.

The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises there is a low fire danger in the majority of the province and the status of five fires of note (EA061, NO005, NO026, NO042 and NO047) has changed from out of control to being held and fire NO002 is now under control.

Portage la Prairie RCMP are reporting that a 33-year-old Dakota Tipi First Nation has been arrested and charged in connection to a recent firearms complaint.

Manitoba Agriculture reports fall harvest is now four percent complete across the province. Ann Kirk, a Cereal Crop Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, says rain over the past week helped replenish topsoil moisture but did delay harvest.

Oakbank RCMP are reporting that a man from the Rural Municipality of St. Clements is currently in hospital after suffering serious injuries due to a collision involving a sedan and semi truck.

Cross Lake RCMP are asking the public for any information into the whereabouts of a missing man from the area, 37-year-old Geoffrey Kolomaya.

The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises there is a low fire danger in the majority of the province, with a moderate fire danger level in the central and eastern areas.

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) is investigating the RCMP’s use of a less-lethal firearm during the arrest of an adult male in Pine Creek First Nation.

Pembina Valley RCMP are reporting that two cyclists were recently injured after being struck by a westbound vehicle on Highway 3, near Morden, Manitoba.

Manitoba Hydro crews are working to repair fire-damaged infrastructure and restore power in several communities. So far this year more than 1,200 wood poles have been damaged or destroyed by wildfire, along with related equipment such as power lines and transformers.